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holmertz (102116) 2020-04-22 12:00

Hello Kari,
The bird is not very bright, but the flowers are. But even then it's the fantastic little bird that grabs my attention. I am sure that you were happy to manage this photo with such fine sharpness on its head and beak and a good exposure.
It reminds me of the silly old joke you probably heard.
"Do you know why the hummingbird hums?"
"???"
"It doesn't know the words!"
Best regards,
Gert

lousat (138737) 2020-04-22 12:16

Hi Kari,very very difficult pic,the result is excellent considering the very fast wings mouvements,the sharpness on the head is very perfect,nice composition too with the flowers on the left. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

tyro (30513) 2020-04-22 13:25

Hello Kari,

A fascinating note about this particular hummingbird and two excellent photographs to accompany it.

Both of your pictures are excellent but, while your workshop one shows a different "angle of attack" as well as some nice droplets which contribute to the sense of action, I think your main image is the better of the two.

In fact, these must have been incredibly difficult images to capture, if only on account of the remarkably rapid speed at which these birds' wings beat. Also, the natural colours of the bird are, as you say, somewhat dull while the yellow flower is incredibly bright - and that makes photography even more difficult. Yet you have managed to take these pictures extremely well, particularly as the bird itself is caught against a nicely dark background. And, though there is movement in the wings, the head and beak are razor sharp and clear.

I should have loved to have taken these pictures! :)

Fantastic!

Kind Regards,

John.

ifege (47153) 2020-04-22 21:20

Hi Kari
Given the speed that their wings move this is a great photo of the humming bird and with the head quite sharp.
cheers
Ian

ikeharel (112583) 2020-04-22 21:37

Good morning Kari,
A fabulous capture of the tiny bird, a "western version" to our Tzofit (Cinnyris-Osea), and a superb precise moment as it was hovering above the yellow flowers.
Cheers for that beauty.
Have a nice new day,
Ike

Gerrit (62042) 2020-04-22 22:56

Hi Kari,
great timing and focusing, the flowers seem to be a little overexposed but the bird is great.
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit

jemaflor (146412) 2020-04-22 23:42

Hi Kari,
So nice ! Congratulations. Perfectly photographed this flying bird, a composition well balanced with this flower, tfs.

kasianowak (17672) 2020-04-23 2:34

Hi Kari
What a beautiful photo and a joy to look at during these awkward times. I bet you are glad to managed to visit Costa Rica before the world went into a lockdown.
Great timing for the position of the bird in relation to the flower and just the right amount of blur in the wings.
Best wishes
Kasia

jhm (211734) 2020-04-23 6:28

Hello Kari,

You chose a wonderful close up of the bird
Nice composition and good presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

emka (157304) 2020-04-24 0:13

Hello Kari, a great view of this hummingbird in actions. It moves its wings very fast, so the sharpness is amazing. Lovely composition. Congrats.

Stay safe MAlgo

CLODO (45116) 2020-04-26 9:06

Hi Kari

God settings to get it sharp and prompt decision to press on the shutter not to miss it!
Have a nice evening
CLODO

mkamionka (73584) 2020-05-10 9:26

Hi Kari,
I still remember how impressed I was when I first saw a Hummingbird in nature. I was actually walking with my camera on the UCLA campus where I have worked and suddenly I thought I have seen a huge insect... After a while I realized it is a small bird.
Great capture here. Nicely blurred background with well sharped eyes of the bird.
You caught it in a really nice classic pose
M